You get excited when colonies grow just right 
You’ve said “OMG look at that streak!” at least once in lab
You judge your self-worth by how clean your streaking technique is 
You secretly name your plates (it’s okay, we don’t judge)
You’ve taken more pictures of bacterial colonies than yourself lately 
You pretend to be calm but scream inside when someone leaves a plate open 
Contamination = personal insult
That sweet smell of LB media? Better than perfume. 
Conclusion:
It’s not just a petri dish. It’s a masterpiece.